Pull up the seat back locking lever 1 to the unlocking position.
Pull up the release button 2.
Fold the seat back down.
Each backrest can be folded separately, which will allow the luggage compartment to be expanded to the backrests of the front seats.
Caution: When returning the seatback to the upright position, make sure that the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seatback, but are in their proper position and ready for use; make sure the seat back is securely locked by pressing forward and backward on the top of the seat back.
When folding down the left seatback, if luggage in the extended cargo area could damage the rear center seat belt webbing, disconnect the webbing to prevent damage.
Preventing damage to the rear center seat belt webbing
Press the buckle release button (light gray) to release the paw 1 (with a bent end) and allow the belt to retract.
Warning: Only remove the rear center seat belt under the above circumstances; do not disconnect it under any other circumstances.
Remove the belt from the guide bridge.
Allow the belt to retract completely and insert the tab into the slot.
After returning the seatback to the upright position, make sure the center seat belt is properly connected for readiness for use.
- a) Pass the rear center seat belt through the seat belt guide;
- b) insert foot 1 (with a concave end) into a buckle with a light gray buckle release button.
You will hear a click as the foot snaps into the buckle.
Caution! Do not insert foot 1 (with a concave end) into a buckle other than the one with the light gray buckle release button. After inserting the tab, make sure it clicks into the buckle.
Caution: Do not insert coins, paper clips, etc. into the buckle as this may prevent the foot from snapping into the buckle.
Make sure the belt is not twisted or pinched under the seat and that it is in the proper position and ready for use.
If the seat belt does not function properly, contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt has been repaired.